•Hoodlums Some miscreants today invaded Ondo State House of Assembly, in Akure, Ondo State capital, while all the lawmakers were in their chambers. One of the lawmakers, Jide Oguntodu, representing Akure South , noticed the strange faces within the premises of the Assemble and queried them why they were at the Assembly. When they couldn’t [&he...
The Plateau State House of Assembly has withdrawn a bill seeking to provide allowances as pensions for former Speakers, principal officers and members of the House. The withdrawal was announced on the floor of the House, today, hours after the joint leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the [&hell...
•Scene of the incident A tragic construction accident at the site of the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex has left one worker dead and seven others injured. The incident, which occurred yesterday, involved the sudden collapse of a section of a cantilevered entrance canopy currently under construction, reports Channels TV. The Gombe St...
•Bauchi Assembly Legislative business has been paralysed at the Bauchi State House of Assembly following a nationwide strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria. The workers downed tools to demand financial autonomy for the states’ legislatures, reports NAN. Chairman of the association in the state, Mr Adamu Yusuf, said this toda...
The Plateau State House of Assembly has ordered stoppage of compulsory yearly purchase of textbooks imposed on parents by schools. This followed a motion moved by Hon. Joseph Bukar, representing Shendam Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Mathew Kwarpo Sylvanus of Mangu South, during plenary, reports Daily Trust. Presenting the motion, Hon. Buk...

